St Peter and St Paul Church, Caistor

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St Peter and St Paul Church, Caistor
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Caistor
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St Peter and St Paul Church, Caistor
St Peter and St Paul Church, Caistor
53°29′47″N0°19′05″W / 53.496369°N 0.318023°W / 53.496369; -0.318023
Location Caistor, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire
CountryEngland
Denomination Church of England
Website caistorparishchurch.co.uk
History
Status Parish Church
Dedication Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Dedicated1050
Consecrated 1050
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade I
Completed1050 AD
Administration
Province Canterbury
Diocese Lincoln
Parish Caistor

St Peter and St Paul Church [1] is the parish church of the town of Caistor in Lincolnshire, England. [2] It is dedicated to Saint Peter and Paul the Apostle and is a Grade I listed building. [3] It is located on Church Street and to the west of the town centre. The tower is a prominent landmark in the town. [4]

Contents

History

The site of the present church has been occupied since the 7th century and the present church dates back to around the 11th century. The church was given a Grade I listing by Historic England in 1966. [5]

Present day

The church serves as a local landmark and place of worship and community gatherings. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Caistor St Peter & St Paul | National Churches Trust". www.nationalchurchestrust.org. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ↑ Newcomb, Deb. "The Parish Church". Caistor Town Council. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. ↑ "CHURCH OF SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, Caistor - 1063382 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  4. ↑ "Church Area". lovelincolnshirewolds.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  5. ↑ Lewis, Samuel (1840). A to C. S. Lewis and Company.
  6. ↑ "St Peter & St Paul". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
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